Bittersweet (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2016, Bittersweet is a drama and crime film directed by Krishna Ashu Bhati.
What it’s about. After a terrible fight with her conservative parents, 19-year-old Mina moves in with her sister Mandy, who works a prostitute. Mina finds love when she meets Tony, a DJ with financial problems. But two sinister debt collectors give them a drastic ultimatum: they have three days to raise 11 000 Euros. Mandy’s advice to Mina is a diabolic one: to sell the costliest thing she possesses, her virginity.
Who’s in it. Bittersweet stars Lisa Brand as Mina, Manuel Cortez as Tony, Jessy Moravec as Mandy and Steffen Jürgens as Rudi Bremer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Bittersweet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bittersweet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bittersweet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bittersweet (2016)?
- In US, Bittersweet is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bittersweet worth watching?
- Bittersweet holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bittersweet?
- Bittersweet stars Lisa Brand, Manuel Cortez, Jessy Moravec, Steffen Jürgens and Milton Welsh.
- When was Bittersweet released?
- Bittersweet was released in 2016.